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  • * A case study presented a 37-year-old woman who developed pelvic limb paralysis 48 hours after a cesarean delivery, linked to a significant epidural mass extending from C7 to L3, identified as a spinal cavernous hemangioma.
  • * The research emphasizes the need for early diagnosis of segmental neurovascular syndrome in patients with skin lesions and neurological symptoms, as timely intervention can result in successful surgical treatment and improved patient outcomes.

Article Abstract

Cavernous hemangiomas occur most commonly in the cerebral hemispheres but can involve any part of the neuroaxis, including the spine. Very rare cases of spinal angiomas are associated with a skin lesion in the same metameric segment. This condition, known as segmental neurovascular syndrome or Cobb syndrome, was first described in 1915. We report a rare case of segmental neurovascular syndrome with extensive cervical and thoracic lumbar involvement expressed as peripartum spinal cord compression syndrome. A 37-year-old female with a cutaneous nevus from the C7 dermatome to the L3 dermatome experienced pelvic limb paralysis 48 hours after giving birth to a healthy newborn by cesarean section. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) revealed an enhancing extensive epidural mass from C7 to T7 and subsequently from T10 to L3. Histopathology confirmed a spinal cavernous hemangioma. Although rare, segmental neurovascular syndrome must be considered in patients with cutaneous angioma and radiculopathy or myelopathy. Early diagnosis can lead to curative surgical treatment and more favorable outcomes.

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http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10960251PMC
http://dx.doi.org/10.7759/cureus.54673DOI Listing

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